Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, a urinary disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for further development.,No specific service connection theory is applicable as none of the conditions appear to be linked to military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased evaluations of his various disabilities has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right shoulder disability and sleep apnea, have rendered him unable to maintain any form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background. As such, the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's depressive disorder was granted service connection. The appeals for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bladder control disability, sleep apnea, and the reopening of claims for neuropathy and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea and high blood pressure, as well as the claim for an increased rating for major depressive disorder and PTSD. The Veteran's service records show elevated blood pressure readings after discharge, which may have led to a diagnosis of hypertension. For the claims related to sleep apnea and high blood pressure, additional evidence is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service or secondary to other disabilities. A new examination is also required for the psychiatric disability claim.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and diabetes, but has remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a deviated septum is granted. Service connection for sleep apnea is also granted, but the claims for service connection for a deviated septum and asthma are remanded.

The Veteran's hearing loss, sinus disability, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and venous disabilities of the legs are not service-connected as they do not have a direct link to his military service.,Hemorrhoids were also not found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 1, 2012 for the grant of service connection for various disabilities was denied. The Board found that the earliest possible date allowable for the grant of service connection is the day following separation from active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for clarification on the theory of entitlement and an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between sleep apnea and hypertension.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to be related to his military service, as it did not manifest within a year after separation from service or during service. Sleep apnea is being remanded due to lack of a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the VA examination is inadequate and requires a new one to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination regarding service connection for cervical spine condition, lumbar spine condition, sleep apnea, and mental health problems.

The Veteran's service records do not support the presence of a TBI in service, and his current disabilities are not linked to any incident during service.,There is no evidence of a head injury or TBI in service. The Veteran’s STRs do not mention a fall or related head injury.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, heart disease, hypertension, fibroadenoma, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other presumptive conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right shoulder disability and sleep apnea, have rendered him unable to maintain any form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background. As such, the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of paronychia and therefore denied service connection for this condition. For the remaining issues, the Board has found insufficient evidence to establish service connection and has remanded these claims for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue due to Persian Gulf service. The Veteran will be provided with a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.